Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Our Mission:

At The Cancer & Hematology Centers we are dedicated to help, healing and hope for cancer patients and their families. We provide our patients with advanced treatments, innovative research and, above all else, compassionate care. Our patients receive the most comprehensive, contemporary cancer care balanced with the compassion of a dedicated nursing and support staff. Treating cancer requires a team of committed and caring health care professionals working together to understand and address your needs. In addition to caring physicians, we have a full range of support staff available to assist you and your family, such as oncology-certified nurses, social workers, experienced lab and pharmacy personnel and a psychologist. Our focus is not just on healing but also on helping and offering hope. We know that being diagnosed with cancer is a life-changing event, and it takes a lot of adjustment to accept the emotional and physical realities of this disease. Our staff understands what you're going through and can offer compassion and resources to help. To us, it's important that healing isn't just centered on your disease site. Our cutting-edge cancer care is available close to home. Our medical staff have close ties to prominent hospitals and ongoing cancer research, and we bring those breakthrough advances to our regional centers to progress the level of care that is offered right here at home.

Why Join Us?

We are looking for talented and high-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

Job Description:

Position Overview:

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs duties to insure prompt, courteous and appropriate patient care in conjunction with the office and other clinical staff.

Desired/Required Qualifications:

Education:

Licensed LPN in the State of Michigan.

Specific skills & abilities:

Preferred oncology outpatient or acute care experience.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Handle telephone messages from patients, hospitals, physicians, pharmacies, etc. regarding patient care and involving plan of care, disease process and medication refills in conjunction with physicians and registered nurses.
• Work through inbox and canopy Staff injection clinic by doing physical assessments, assessing laboratory values, administering injections, and establishing follow-up plan and future appointments.
• Refill non-oncolytic, and unscheduled medications per policy.
• Follow patient plan of care established by physician, Nurse practitioner or Registered Nurse.
• Function as a team member by expanding his/her responsibilities as directed by management to facilitate optimal workflow within the cancer center.
• Give clinical support to the scheduling department so appropriate tests are set up per physician request.
• Give support to infusion MA role as needed.
• In collaboration with pharmacy, nursing, and social work, manage patients who are receiving medicines via patient assistance programs and/or patients required to enroll in medication management for oral meds (Thalomid, Sutent, etc.).
• May be pulled to work at other CHC sites based on clinic and patient needs.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Providing advanced treatments and compassionate care close to home.